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STP280 - 24/Vd

High module conversion efficiency (up to 14.4%), through superior cell technology and leading manufacturing capability

Positive tolerance Guaranteed positive tolerance from 0~5% ensures power output reliability

Suntech’s TruPower™Suntech’s TruPower™ process neutralizes the initial LID effect

Excellent weak light performance Excellent performance under low light environments (mornings, evenings, and cloudy days)

Withstand high wind and snow loadsEntire module certified to withstand high wind loads (2400 Pascal) and snow loads (5400 Pascal) *

Suntech current sorting processAll Suntech modules sorted and packaged by amperage, maximizing system output by reducing mismatch losses by up to 2%

POLYCRYSTALLINE SOLAR MODULE280 Watt Features

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SUNTECH+6.7%

* Please refer to Suntech Standard Module Installation Manual for details.** Please refer to Suntech Product Warranty for details.

Industry-leading warranty

Trust Suntech to Deliver Reliable Performance Over Time

• Warrants 6.7% more power than the market standard over 25 years

• 25-year transferrable power output warranty: 5 years/95%, 12 years/90%, 18 years/85%, 25 years/80% **

• Based on nominal power• 5 years material and workmanship

warranty

Certification and standards: UL1703, IEC 61215, IEC 61730, conformity to CE

• World’s No.1 manufacturer of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules• Unrivaled manufacturing capacity and world-class technology• Rigorous quality control meeting the highest international standards :

ISO 9001: 2008 and ISO 14001: 2004

Suntech modules are trusted and proven, powering over 2.2 GW of solar installations all over the world

Latest IP67 rated junction box improves module performance stability. High performance connectors provide low resistance interconnection to ensure the full utilization of module power output.

2400Pa5400Pa

14.4%

Weak light

0~5%

2%

STP280 - 24/Vd

EN-NA-STD-Vd-NO1.01-Rev 2011

Current-Voltage & Power-Voltage Curve (280-24)

Specifications are subject to change without further notification

Electrical CharacteristicsSTC STP280-24/Vd

Optimum Operating Voltage (Vmp) 35.2 V

Optimum Operating Current (Imp) 7.95 A

Open - Circuit Voltage (Voc) 44.8 V

Short - Circuit Current (Isc) 8.33 A

Maximum Power at STC (Pmax) 280 W

Module Efficiency 14.4%

Operating Module Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C

Maximum System Voltage 600 V DC (UL)/ 1000 V DC (IEC)

Maximum Series Fuse Rating 20 A

Power Tolerance 0/+5 %

STC: lrradiance 1000 W/m2, module temperature 25 °C, AM=1.5; Power measurement tolerance: ± 3%

Temperature CharacteristicsNominal Operating Cell Temperature (NOCT) 45±2°C

Temperature Coefficient of Pmax -0.44 %/°C

Temperature Coefficient of Voc -0.33 %/°C

Temperature Coefficient of Isc 0.055 %/°C

Note: mm [inch]

1000 W/m2 800 W/m2 600 W/m2 400 W/m2 200 W/m2

Mechanical CharacteristicsSolar Cell Polycrystalline 156 × 156 mm (6 inches)

No. of Cells 72 (6 × 12)

Dimensions 1956 × 992 × 50 mm (77.0 × 39.1 × 2.0 inches)

Weight 27.0 kgs (59.5 lbs.)

Front Glass 4.0 mm (0.16 inches) tempered glass

Frame Anodized aluminium alloy

Junction Box IP67 rated

Output Cables

UL 4703, TUV (2Pfg1169:2007)

4.0 mm2 (0.006 inches2), symmetrical lengths (-) 1100 mm (43.3 inches) and (+) 1100 mm (43.3 inches)

Connectors H4 connectors (MC4 compatible)

Packing ConfigurationContainer 20’ GP 40’ GP 40’ HC

Pieces per pallet 21 21 21

Pallets per container 5 12 24

Pieces per container 105 252 504

Dealer information

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Mounting slots8 places

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Exellent performance under weak light conditions: at an irradiation intensity of 200 W/m2 (AM 1.5, 25 °C), 95.5% or higher of the STC efficiency (1000 W/m2 ) is achieved

NOCT STP280-24/Vd

Maximum Power (W) 204 W

Maximum Power Voltage (V) 32.0 V

Maximum Power Current (A) 6.39 A

Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 40.8 V

Short Circuit Current (Isc) 6.74 A

NOCT: Irradiance 800 W/m2, ambient temperature 20 °C, wind speed 1 m/s; Power measurement tolerance: ± 3%

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